In an increasingly interconnected world in which everyone is one or two flights away from New York or London or Beijing, even a localized epidemic can become a pandemic. From the poorest villages of rural West Africa to the Oval Office itself, this book tells the story of a deadly virus that spun wildly out of control - and reveals the truth about how close the world came to a catastrophic global pandemic.

With long-time legal and social barriers to marijuana falling across much of the US, the time has come for an accessible and informative look at attitudes toward the dried byproduct of Cannabis sativa. Marijuana: A Short History profiles the politics and policies concerning the five-leaf plant in the United States and around the world.

Examines how Singapore succeeded in its efforts, setting up a health system that has become one of the best in the world, delivering high quality care at a fraction of the cost of most First World systems. This book explores the underlying social philosophy and basic approach that Singapore used to set up its system.

Over the years, many low- and middle-income countries have experimented with health insurance options. Using household data, this book presents evidence of the impact of insurance programs in China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ghana, Indonesia, Namibia, and Peru. It discusses potential design improvements that could increase impact.

Investigates the factors limiting the ability of digital technology to remake health care in the United States and around the world. This title analyzes multiple data sources, including survey research and website analysis, to study the content of health care-related websites, sponsorship status, and public usage.

Investigates the factors limiting digital technology's ability to remake health care. This title explores the political, social, and ethical challenges presented by online health care, as well as the impact that racial, ethnic, and other disparities are having on the e-health revolution.

Proposes a fresh set of solutions to America's medical cost conundrum. Written by a diverse group of leading experts, this volume is suitable for those concerned about rising medical costs and health policy.